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OK these are the kits I have yet to build in the stash. I am working on the Delta 4 (paint and small parts left to do. )Probably by June I'll have a couple more completed as well. Unless I get distracted by putting together the Starship Enterprise with lighting kit....lol

As usual the members of this community are outstanding people. Thank you guys for helping me "figure" this "complicated" procedure out

Steve nice collection you have to build
Simon Biber looks good in that camo
Jan great water effect
Well this is my second build for this campaign and have been trying something new for a water effect to make it look as though it has just come to the surface

Thanks Keith,

The trailer arived through the post yesterday, I will start on the diorama plan shortly, will post over on the general forum on the site. Got a few other things to finish first.

Si

Finally got around to taking some good pictures.

The USS Chicago from HobbyBoss (1/350)

Nice work, boyz!

I hate the white cheat stripes on Russian subs. The sides are ok but the nose will have to be redone.

Hi All,

Some great builds so far!

I have never built a maritime model before but have thought about it for a while and then I see this campaign which sucked me in as I love submarines.

So I go down to the LHS and pick up this kit:



I get home and open it up and realise how tiny these subs are at 1/700! and then the next thing that strikes me is there is no bottom to them so they can be modeled in the water. Ah right, so that's what the waterline series stamp means!

I am dreading trying to make a water base for it! I have no idea where to start! Oh well at least there are two subs in the box so I have two tries!

Should I make a separate build thread or just use this thread?

Thanks,
Philip.

Gentlemen,
I can not believe I almost missed a "Dive" campaign ! I have been away from this site for a while (playing with 1/144th scale Aircraft), and darn near missed another Sub campaign.
Obviously, I'll have to dive into the stash and see what I can finish quickly.
Also a question for the group. I notice some have the Dive banner on their signature blocks, where's the url for this one ? I went back through the thread and could not find mention of it. I would appreciate any info on this.
I also notice some Great builds going on, so I need to get my butt in gear and see what I can do. Take Care.......................Bruce

Gentlemen! Some great progress here! I finally got around to painting my Gato, next I have to find a base to put it on, together with my first try at water...

Keith, what is your method for water? It's the effect I want to achieve.

Van, nice job on the chicago, I think I have orange hobby's Chicago in the stash, at least the bull looks familiar.

Bruce, copy the following link into your profile (URL for signature image) and you're a go: http://gallery.kitmaker.net/data/500/Dive_campaign.jpg

Cheers!
Stefan

Stephan,
Thank you, the link worked like a champ. Now I just have to dive into my stash and decide which boat and scale I want to get into. There is definitely some extremely nice work being accomplished for this version of the Dive group.

I'll get back with pics when I decide which to go with. Take Care.....Bruce

Kevin_H,
I would like to know more about how you created the water and display case. Model looks great. Nice weathering.

Hey guy,s just getting myself sorted from a great weekend away in Perth for the Scottish Nationals and got 2 firsts with my builds for this campaign well pleased with myself and surprised

Stefan for the water base on my type 11b I make up a hollowed box for the sides then add a base block inside from MDF this then gets filled with building insulation foam the kind that comes in big sheets that will fill in the cavitiy of a house wall. This is then cut and shaped using a dremel cutting disc then the shape for the hull is carved out the ship or sub is then set in place using cheap clear silicone sealer it looks white at first but then goes clear after dring for a couple of days. This is then painted over using humbrol enamel blue and green paints mixed and blended to give the darker sea colour,when this has dryed I then dry brush with humbrol white to get the wave highlights. The water effect for running off the hull sides is done with Gator glue stippled on and then when dry dry brush with white again then the whole of the sea is given different washes of green and blues when dry and to finnish the whole effect off this is then sprayed with automotive clear laqure to get the shine effect hope this helps

Congrats, Keith!

After a couple of weeks dealing (and losing) with something like a set of rails, I gave up (At least, not after finishing a sort of Wintergarten rails, not soo bad if you look it with benevolent eyes...

I've finished, I expect, the painting of deck and hatches, maybe with some license, but trying to break the monotony of colours.

Now, for the bottom. (Not of my hopes, but that of the boat, of course!)

Regards

Shipmates,
I thought it was about time to add my start photo before I forgot. This is the Mirage 1/400 scale U-673. She is a Type VII with an interesting twist. She was modified as one of the "Flak Boats" in an effort to combat the pressure from Allied Air Power over the Bay of Biscay. The really interesting mod was the forward gun position. One can only imagine what that did to the submerged acoustics and maneuverability.

Besides which,being from West Virginia, I could not pass up on a Sub with a "Front Porch" as well as a "Back Porch" !!!

We'll see how she comes out. But as is normal, Mirage did a tremendous job with both the molding and the PE Sheet.

Take Care....................Bruce

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Sorry I almost missed this.

For the water I used crumpeled up kitchen foil, glued it to the top of the case. Masked and painted. Then I built up some of the waves with silicon caulk (also used for the periscope wake) and painted with white. Covered it all with about 6 coats of Future floor wax.

Keith, fantastic build. The water looks great!!!

Gentlemen, I finally managed to get on with my build. This is the first time I try my hand at water and I documented my progress, so that you may learn from my mistakes. Hopefully...

Started with some leftover Styrofoam packaging material, cut to shape and the hole for the Gato cut out:




Then some waves:


Then some aluminum foil for the smaller waves:


wrapped around the plate:


Then I added a "floor" from carton and made an edge from acrylic putty.



The result was this, and this is where it stands now:



I'm quite happy with the effect so far, however I'm not happy with the edge and the gap between "water" and sub is too large. I will try to get better material and give it another go.

Cheers!
Stefan

Looking great, you can use clear silicon to fill in the gaps between the hull and the water.

Repainted the bow of my Yasen class SSN and finished it off. It's not perfect but better then the first try.



Now on to the Surcouf

Getting start, I am going to build Revell 1/72 U-Boot VIIC with CMK interior set.